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Lesson 4 of 84 · The Constitution
The Great Compromise
The Supreme Court, with nine justices, is the highest court. It interprets the Constitution and decides whether laws are constitutional. Its rulings affect every American.
Key Facts
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Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
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The U.S. has three branches of government.
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The Constitution was written in 1787.
Timeline
1954
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
1963
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
1964
The Civil Rights Act is signed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is the Constitution?